RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Spinal Melorheostosis: A Rare Cause for Thoracic Radiculopathy
JF International Journal of Spine Surgery
JO Int J Spine Surg
FD International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery
SP 7027
DO 10.14444/7027
A1 Renjith, K.R.
A1 Shetty, Ajoy Prasad
A1 Kanna P, Rishi Mukesh
A1 Rajasekaran, S
YR 2020
UL https://www.ijssurgery.com/content/early/2020/04/13/7027.abstract
AB Background Symptomatic spinal melorheostosis is a rare entity, and its surgical management is even rarer. Our objective is to highlight the importance of considering spinal melorheostosis among the differential diagnosis of thoracic radiculopathy.Methods We report a case of melorheostosis involving the T9 vertebra presenting with unilateral radicular pain managed surgically by decompression and posterior stabilization.Results Our patient had complete symptomatic relief following surgical resection without any perioperative complications.Conclusions Spinal melorheostosis, although rare, forms an important differential diagnosis in patients presenting with thoracic radiculopathy where surgical management can be a viable option in cases refractory to conservative treatmentLevel of Evidence 5.